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January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

“Burkina Faso Army Strikes Killed Dozens Of Civilians”, Says HRW

International watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused the Burkina Faso army of killing at least 60 civilians in drone strikes which the government said targeted armed groups. The deaths occurred in three military drone strikes since August, two at

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Man Remanded For Allegedly Robbing 2 Victims At Gun Point

The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 27-year-old mason, for allegedly robbing two people of their mobile phones and money, at gun point. Victor Amidon, a Nigerian, charged with two counts of robbery, pleaded not guilty, saying he

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

OSP Drops All Cases Against Cecilia Dapaah, Ordered To Return Seized Assets

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dropped the two cases it is prosecuting against former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah before a High Court in Accra. The Office had filed a repeat application for confirmation of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Six Persons Including 3 Soldiers Found Guilty Of High Treason

Six persons including three soldiers have been found guilty of high treason by the Accra High Court for plotting to overthrow the government. Donya Kafui, aka Ezor (a blacksmith) and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu (a fleet manager), were found guilty of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

The British and Victoria & Albert Museums To Return Asante Objects After 150 Years

In a dramatic development, two of the world’s leading museums connected to the colonial past, The British Museum and the Victoria& Albert Museum in London, have agreed to return some looted objects of silver and gold from the Asante court palace

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is new CDS of Ghana Armed Forces

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This is part of changes in the military hierarchy made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police Await AG’s Advice In Siblings’ Death Linked To Bedbug Pesticide

Police prosecutors have disclosed that they are awaiting advice from the Attorney General’s Office following the conclusion of investigations into the deaths of three siblings suspected to be caused by an insecticide used for bedbug control. The victims were found unconscious after

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Upper East Region: REGSEC Probes Alleged Killing By Military In Bawku

The Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has begun investigations into alleged killings of civilians by the military in Bawku in the Upper East Region. Bawku has seen renewed fighting this month. Two persons have been confirmed dead, and several others injured

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Changing December 7 Election Date Has Nothing To Do With SDA’s Petition- EC Clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says its push for a change in the December 7 election date is unrelated to the petition submitted by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. The SDA church, about a week ago, petitioned EC to consider changing the date

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Members Of Striking Senior Staff Association,TEWU Clash With Police At UG

Some members of the striking Senior Staff Association and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), clashed with the police during a demonstration at the University of Ghana. The group was ordered to end their protest because they did not observe